Lawns are beautiful. But they also contribute to water pollution through the inevitable run-off of fertilizers, pesticides, and herbicides that get into our groundwater. They are also one of the most resource-intensive choices a homeowner can make. Lawn require lots of water, fertilizer, fuel for mowing and time. We want you to know there are other options to having a lawn or that you can make your lawn smaller and be able to care for it in environmentally friendlier way. By changing the way you look at a landscape, you can open your eyes to the numerous non-lawn options.